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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao wrapped up an inspection tour of the drought-hit central Henan Province from Friday to Saturday, urging more efforts by local governments to ensure agricultural production threatened by the prolonged drought in many of China's grain producing areas. ...
Imagine the world's finest caviar and you're likely dreaming of Beluga from the Russian or Iranian shores of the Caspian Sea. Or perhaps you salivate at the prospect of eggs from Siberian sturgeon raised in the lap of luxury on a French aquafarm. But what about Chinese caviar ...
Consumers are not as adventurous when it comes to flavors as most food product developers would like to think, according to Kim Holman, director of marketing at Wixon. Speaking at the Research Chefs Association conference at the weekend, she told FoodNavigator-USA that the most ...
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler officially opened the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' first trade office in Beijing March 9, marking an increased focus on the growing Chinese market. "China is poised to become North Carolina's ...
Maersk Line has announced an improvement of its Trans-Pacific network by the end of May 2011. The new improved services also includes more and larger vessels and a coverage from South and Central China to and from the US West Coast. According to Maersk Line the focus is on ...
HONG KONG - Nutritionists have extolled the virtues of seafood for decades, recommending everyone eat fish at least twice a week. However, this week, a group of scientists added a cautionary note. Eating too much fish over a long period of time may lead to mercury poisoning, ...
CHINA - In the week ending 27 February, farm produce prices in China rose slightly compared to the previous week, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a report released on Tuesday. Pork prices were up 1.3 per cent. Prices of mutton went up 0.5 per cent. Beef prices rose 0.3 per ...
The Chinese-speaking call centers for Hotels.com, an online hotel reservation company, are inundated with one question: What's for breakfast? "Whether or not someone travels can boil down to something as simple and often overlooked as whether or not they can have congee for ...
Following the problems in Ivory Coast, foodcareplus has worked out an alternative solution for the export of mangoes from Mali, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to Europe. Via her operations in Tema, Ghana operating reefer containers are positioned to the most important packing ...
With the prices of agricultural and fishery products skyrocketing in the wake of the cold spell, heavy snow and the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, imports of these products have dramatically increased since early this year. The stop-gap measure seeks to stabilize prices but is ...
The Ministry of Agriculture (Minagri) is facilitating interested farmers to adopt greenhouse farming to improve the year-round production of flowers and vegetables. Agriculture Minister, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, said yesterday that she plans to meet interested parties before the end ...
THE NETHERLANDS - Nutreco has announced that it will acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Shihai Co Ltd., a reputable and profitable fish and shrimp feed company in China. The agreed purchase price is approximately EUR 40 million. This acquisition will provide Skretting, the ...
THE NFU is calling for statutory measures to prevent a beetle that has the potential to 'devastate' potato crops from entering the UK. The Epitrix flea beetle is at risk of spreading from affected regions in Spain and Portugal and experts predict it could wipe 40 million from the ...
Long involved in promoting swine health in China, the U.S. Grains Council s latest technical training program is helping Chinese swine producers improve the diagnosis and control of common swine diseases. "We expect the mortality and farrowing rate will be improved on the farms ...
Oil extracted from the seeds of the Sterculia foetida tree may reduce belly fat and help protect against obesity-related issues, suggests new data from the University of Missouri. The fatty acid content of sterculic oil may inhibit the action of an enzyme associated with insulin ...
China is one of the world's major exporters of frozen strawberry. But as more and more affluent Chinese are taking to the fruit, producers are trying to keep up with demand at home. Strawberries are considered the queen of fruits by many in China and picking strawberries is a ...
The renovated and expanded tomato-growing business belonging to Geert De Breuck includes a covered area of more than 27,000 square meters (6.6 acres), making it a large business for the region of Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium. The facility produces about 1,650 metric tons (3.64 ...
Consumption of most ready-to-eat meat products contributes very little to HCA intake but cooking conditions and ingredients are influential, suggests new US study. Published in Meat Science, the study investigated the amount of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) in a number of commonly ...
In its worldwide search for transportation fuel, China is turning to West Virginia University for cleaner, affordable, domestic options. A team led by WVU Chemical Engineer Elliot Kennel will be conducting experiments to convert biomass and coal to transportation fuel under a ...
The new owners of that malt-liquor brand, with the help of rapper Snoop Dogg, plan to unveil next month a label called Blast by Colt 45. The beverage will contain fruit flavors and 12% alcohol by volume, about twice the level of the original version of Colt 45. The move places ...
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Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
China offers inspirations to global dilemmas
China offers inspirations to global dilemmas
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Policies of China's new leadership in the ...
Merck to put $1.5b in R&D
Merck to put $1.5b in R&D
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), the world's second-largest drug producer by ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
China's farm product pricing plan shifts to market orientation
China's farm product pricing plan shifts to market orientation
The Number One Document also proposed a new pricing plan for China's ...
Chinese investors look to overseas opportunities
Chinese investors look to overseas opportunities
SHANGHAI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- China, the world's top manufacturer and ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
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Gaming Firms Find Going Tough
Gaming Firms Find Going Tough
Employees demonstrate Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications' Xperia Play ...
Boeing Wins Biggest Order of US$26b
Boeing Wins Biggest Order of US$26b
A formation of nine Royal Air Force Red Arrows Hawk aircraft fly ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
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Lucrative golf industry lures stiff competition
Lucrative golf industry lures stiff competition
Two models stand beside golf equipment and bags at a recent golf ...
Li Na wins French Open women's singles title
Li Na wins French Open women's singles title
History-making tennis legend Li Na notched the first-ever grand slam ...